Executive Headteacher
hace 2 días
Great Horwood
Join Polaris Education as an Executive Headteacher!\n Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming education? Polaris Education is on the lookout for an Executive Headteacher to spearhead our South East and East of England region, overseeing up to six schools and leading the exciting opening of at least one new school. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the world of education! Key Responsibilities\n\n • Strategic Leadership and School Improvement:\n \n, • Provide visionary leadership to maintain high educational standards and foster a positive school culture.\n, • Collaborate with project managers to successfully open new schools, ensuring all aspects are managed effectively.\n, • Drive school improvement initiatives, particularly for students with complex SEND needs.\n, • Implement the Care Connect Consolidate strategy, ensuring consistency across the portfolio.\n, • Lead strategic projects to enhance school performance and share best practices with senior leaders.\n \n, • Line Management and Staff Development:\n \n, • Mentor and supervise Headteachers to meet educational and operational goals.\n, • Support professional development within senior leadership teams, fostering a collaborative culture.\n, • Provide guidance on HR issues and facilitate training on best practices.\n \n, • Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Quality Assurance:\n \n, • Monitor and improve curriculum delivery to ensure it meets the needs of all learners.\n, • Focus on preparing pupils for their next steps in education and life.\n, • Embed robust progress tracking systems to inform teaching and learning.\n \n, • SEND Expertise and Stakeholder Engagement:\n \n, • Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and champion therapeutic practices.\n, • Build strong relationships with external stakeholders to support school improvement.\n \n, • Strategic Safeguarding Responsibility:\n \n, • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding practices.\n, • Develop and implement a strategic safeguarding framework across all schools.\n \n, • Regulatory and Compliance:\n \n, • Ensure all schools meet Independent School Standards and are prepared for inspections.\n \n, • Business Model and Commercial Acumen:\n \n, • Lead with a strong understanding of financial sustainability and operational efficiency.\n, • Manage budgets effectively and oversee funding negotiations.\n \n, • Care, Compassion, and Growth Mindset:\n \n, • Foster a caring and empathetic school culture focused on emotional wellbeing.\n, • Inspire others to continually improve and strive for excellence.\n \nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n, • Essential Qualifications:\n \n, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant educational leadership experience.\n, • National qualification for Headship (NPQH) or NPQEL/Higher degree in Education Leadership.\n \n, • Experience:\n \n, • Proven track record in leading SEND provision and improving educational standards.\n, • Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and regulatory requirements.\n \n, • Skills:\n \n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Compassionate and empathetic approach to education.\n \nWhat We Offer\n\n, • The opportunity to lead a growing portfolio of specialist schools.\n, • A platform to drive meaningful change in SEND education.\n, • A collaborative leadership environment with professional development opportunities.\n, • The chance to make a significant impact on the educational experiences of pupils with complex needs.\n\n If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a region of schools dedicated to exceptional, inclusive education, we want to hear from you!